Mentoring

What is Mentoring?

Differences Between Coaching & Mentoring

Goals Initiative Focus Roles

Coaching To correct
The coach Immediate situation Heavy on telling

Mentoring To support and guide The mentee Long-term

Heavy on listening

Comparing to Mentoring Models

Sponsorship 1. The mentor is more influential and hierarchically senior 2. The mentor gives, the protg receives, the organization benefits Developmental 1. The mentor is more experienced in issues relevant to mentees learning needs 2. A process of mutual growth

Comparing to Mentoring Models

Sponsorship 3. The mentor actively champions and promotes the cause of the protg 4. The mentor gives the protg the benefit of their wisdom Developmental 3. The mentor helps the mentee to things for themselves 4. The mentor helps the mentee develop their own wisdom

Comparing to Mentoring Models

Sponsorship 5. The mentor steers the protg through the acquisition of experience and resources 6. The primary objective is career success Developmental 5. The mentor helps the mentee towards personal insights from which they can steer their own development 6. The primary objective is personal development

Comparing to Mentoring Models

Sponsorship 7. Good advice is central to the success of the relationship 8. Social exchange emphasizes loyalty Developmental 7. Good questions are central to the success of the relationship 8. The social exchange emphasis learning

Maintaining Relationship Quality

Goal clarity The ability to create and manage rapport Understanding of the role and its boundaries Voluntarism Basic competencies on the part of the mentor and mentee Proactive behaviors by mentee and developmental behaviors by the mentor Measurement and review

Evolution of The Relationship

The Learning Conversation

Reaffirmation Identifying the issue Building mutual understanding Exploring alternative solutions Final check

Benefits of Mentoring
For the mentee
Improved knowledge and skills Greater confidence and well-being

For the mentor

Greater satisfaction New knowledge and skills Leadership development

For Scouting
Improved morale, motivation, and relationships

Endnotes/Resources
Luecke, R. (2004). Coaching and mentoring: How to develop top talent and achieve stronger performance. Boston: Harvard Business School Publishing Corporation. Megginson, D., Clutterbuck, D., Garvey, B., Stokes, P., & Garrett-Harris, R. (2006). Mentoring in action: A practical guide (2nd ed.). Philadelphia: Kogan Page. Mentor. (2006, October 30). In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved November 7, 2006, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mentor Predaptive. (2006). Coaching and mentoring are critical in today's flat meritocratic organisations. Retrieved July 19, 2006 from http://www.predaptive.com/resources_article2.htm Virginia Office of Volunteerism. (1995). Volunteer mentor programs: an introductory guide. Richmond, VA: Author